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AF05 TPU

2005 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

139,522 mi
Last recorded139,522 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 TPU
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2023 139,522 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front drivers door handle a bit sticky

Rear wiper blade excessively worn

car very rusty underneath. particularly all 4 shocks n/s and o/s front chassis to flitch under wheel arch and rear sub frame

slight knocking in steering rack on full lock left

Fail 16 Jan 2023 139,522 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front drivers door handle a bit sticky

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive middle of sill small hole (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear wiper blade excessively worn

car very rusty underneath. particularly all 4 shocks n/s and o/s front chassis to flitch under wheel arch and rear sub frame

slight knocking in steering rack on full lock left

Pass 15 Dec 2021 137,051 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 137,050 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 134,029 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 131,368 miles

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner part of centre 3/4s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside at the bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded areas supporting rear coil springs

Pass 22 Feb 2018 126,149 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear cross member slightly corroded

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Feb 2018 126,144 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases due to back-box being broken (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition due to exhaust being broken (7.1.4)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear cross member slightly corroded

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 118,161 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 118,150 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front wearing heavily on inner edge

Pass 23 Feb 2016 112,247 miles

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

radiator insecure one side , resulting in when fan is on there is friction between the two

Pass 16 Feb 2015 107,492 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Feb 2015 107,492 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 100,869 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 100,859 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 92,740 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 82,595 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 71,790 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 59,115 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 47,561 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 23 Feb 2009 47,561 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 46,043 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Panda?

Based on 1,821,354 MOT tests across 128,867 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
4,123
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
128,867
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 66,636
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21,798
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 19,354
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 14,650
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 13,270
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AF05 TPU is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2005 Fiat Panda models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 53,192 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat Panda fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 66,636 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF05 TPU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Panda typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Fiat Panda is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AF05 TPU registered?

AF05 TPU is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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